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DR. RALPH M CRESS DDS
NPI 1356395347
Dentist in Elmwood Park, IL

Q: What is Ralph Cress's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ralph Cress is 1356395347. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 22, 2006.

Q: What is Ralph Cress's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist with taxonomy code 122300000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ralph Cress was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 42 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since May 22, 2006

7714 W NORTH AVE, ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707(708) 456-7272(708) 456-7296 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Sep 11, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

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About Dr. Ralph M Cress Dds NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RALPH M CRESS DDS (NPI 1356395347) is an individual dentist in Elmwood Park, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since May 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356395347

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy122300000X

Provider Legal NameDR. RALPH M CRESSCredential: DDS

Location Address7714 W NORTH AVEElmwood Park, IL 60707-4123

Mailing Address7714 W North AveElmwood Park, IL 60707-4123 · (708) 456-7272 · Fax (708) 456-7296

Phone(708) 456-7272

Fax(708) 456-7296

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMay 22, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1356395347 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyDentistDental Providers

Taxonomy Code122300000X

Definition

A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.

Also ListedDentist · Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryTaxonomy 1223S0112X

7714 W NORTH AVE, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. FRED J DE LA COTERA DDS

Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

7714 W NORTH AVE
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707

Cook County (708) 456-7282

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ralph Cress's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ralph Cress is 1356395347. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 22, 2006.

Where is Ralph Cress located?

Ralph Cress practices at 7714 W North Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707. The listed phone number is (708) 456-7272.

What is Ralph Cress's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist with taxonomy code 122300000X.

What insurance does Ralph Cress accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Ralph Cress as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ralph Cress was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 42 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.